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Patent GB-2353292-A (GB)
Title: Electrolysis appliance/reversible fuel cell
Inventor: BRONOLD MATTHIAS
IPC: H01M8/0656
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: In an electrolysis appliance or a reversible fuel cell which can be operated optionally as a fuel cell or as an electrolysis appliance, the gas reservoir (6a, 6b) is in the form of an integral or two-piece, tubular hollow body which is open at the top and is split into a reservoir area (6a', 6b') and an expansion area (6a'', 6b'') by means of a separating plug having an immersion tube (10) which passes through it and points downward. In the region of the reservoir area, the gas reservoirs are each fitted directly to the end plates (4a, 4b), or are formed integrally with them, with each of the half-cells (2a, 2b) in each case being connected to the respective reservoir area and to the electrolyte located in it via channels in the end plate and openings (7) in the respective gas reservoir. The electrolysis appliances or fuel cells which are designed to have an integrated gas reservoir formed in such a way are robust, are designed to save space, are easy to handle and can be produced at lost cost.
Patent GB-2366602-A (GB)
Title: Geared coupling between a prime mover and a driven machine
Inventor: HICKS RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: F16H1/22
Filed: 2000-09-12
Abstract: A geared coupling between a prime mover 2 e.g.a motor or driving machine and a driven machine 3 comprises an outer casing 10 driven by the prime mover, a driven shaft 12, epicyclic gear 11, 13, 14, a fixed planet carrier 25, and one or more scoop members 20 for collecting and distributing lubricating oil 15 to various parts of the coupling. Oil may be fed, via tubes 26, 27, to an outlet 19 which may allow the oil to be cooled, filtered, or its characteristics monitored. Various uni- or omni-directional scoop members are disclosed. In a further embodiment, drive from the casing to the driven shaft may be via two epicyclic gears (401, 402, Fig.4A). The geared coupling avoids the need to have separate spacer type flexible couplings between the prime mover and the geared coupling and between the geared coupling and the driven machine.
Patent GB-2362780-A (GB)
Title: Tone signal apparatus
Inventor: OTSUKA EIJI
IPC: H04Q1/45
Filed: 2000-11-23
Abstract: An arithmetic processing section is designed to repeatedly execute product-sum arithmetic processing a number of times equal to the number of samples corresponding to each of the frequencies, in which a value obtained by subtracting a product-sum arithmetic value two sampling periods before from an input signal and a value obtained by multiplying a product-sum arithmetic value one sampling period before by a coefficient corresponding to a reference frequency contained in a DTMF signal are added. A comparator extracts an output value equal to or larger than a predetermined threshold value from the product-sum arithmetic values obtained by the arithmetic processing section. A matrix section determines the type of DTMF signal on the basis of at least two output values extracted by the comparator.
Patent GB-2354213-A (GB)
Title: Control system for vehicle mounted auxiliary equipment
Inventor: BARSBY ALAN
IPC: B60P1/44
Filed: 1999-04-19
Abstract: A system is described for controlling an electrical supply to auxiliary equipment such as a tail lift (10) attached to or within a vehicle. The system comprises means for supplying power to the auxiliary equipment when the vehicle's hazard warning lights (11, 12) are switched on. A latching device (15) is also included which is operable to maintain the power supply to the tail lift (10) when the hazard warning lights (11, 12) are subsequently switched off. Switching means (16, 17) are provided which are operable independently of the hazard warning lights (11, 12) to cut off the power supply to the tail lift (10). Thus, the system provides that the tail lift (10) is energised when the vehicle's hazard warning lights (11, 12) are switched on. It gives the vehicle's driver the capability to have the hazard warning lights (11, 12) operating throughout the time that the tail lift (10) is energised. Alternatively, the hazard warning lights (11, 12) can be switched off whilst leaving the tail lift (10) energised. In yet another alternative mode, the hazard warning lights (11, 12) can remain in operation whilst the tail lift (10) is switched off.
Patent GB-2357785-A (GB)
Title: Tent pole connection
Inventor: LAH JEH-KUN
IPC: E04H15/32
Filed: 2000-12-27
Abstract: A first tent pole (60) includes an insertion section (61) having a smaller diameter than the rest of the pole which, in use, is inserted into a second tent pole 50, and a stopper member (70) which prevents over-insertion of the pole. Preferably the first tent pole includes a resilient buffer member (90), located at the end of the insertion section, which prevents damage to the ends of the poles. The first and second poles may be joined by an elastic member (20) which passes through the centre of each of the poles.
Patent GB-2373291-A (GB)
Title: Device for limiting door opening
Inventor: LEESE JONATHAN PETER
IPC: E05C19/00
Filed: 2001-02-17
Abstract: The device comprises an elongate leg (2), a hinge assembly (1) and a ferrule (3) , where a first end of the leg is pivotally attached to the hinge assembly and the ferrule is attached to a second end of the leg. In use, the hinge assembly is fixed to a door and the leg is movable such that the ferrule contacts the floor, preventing movement of the door by a bracing action. Preferably the leg is adjustable in length and further includes a pressure activated alarm.
Patent GB-2373880-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for configuring a portable computing device
Inventor: HARRISON KEITH ALEXANDER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-03-24
Abstract: A method of informing the user of a portable computing device of the facilities available at an accommodation being visited comprises, compiling a list of the facilities and communicating a copy of the list to the portable computing device. The list gives the location of the facilities, protocols for using the facilities and any digital permissions required to access the facilities. The list may be communicated to the portable computing device by a smart card which may also provide access to a hotel room. Any digital permissions given may be timed to correspond to the duration of the visit.
Patent GB-2376127-A (GB)
Title: Plectrum
Inventor: NUTTALL PAUL DAMIEN
IPC: G10D3/16
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A flat one piece body (10), which may be circular, teardrop shaped, of three cornered shape or any other, has an aperture (12) in a central region to afford a better grip to a player. The body (10) also preferably tapers in thickness from one edge region (14) to an opposing region (16), the latter serving as a plucking region.
Patent GB-2366895-A (GB)
Title: Ticketless system
Inventor: OGURO KOSEI
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A network system includes a ticket issuing center, a payment center, and an entrance gate, interconnected with a network. The system notifies the user terminal of a plurality of first data, in response to a request from a user terminal connectable to the network. Each of the plurality of first data includes a site, an admission time, and a price of admission. When receiving the second data selected among the plurality of first data, the third data, and the fourth data representing an account for payment, the system makes a payment with the fourth data. After completion of the payment, the system receives a notification of the fifth data from the user terminal connectable to the network on an admission time to the site included in the second data. Thus, when the fifth data coincides with the third data, the system permits the owner of the user terminal to pass through the entrance gate installed in the site corresponding to the site data contained in the second data.
Patent GB-2377727-A (GB)
Title: Ladder mounted can/tool holder
Inventor: LUNT BRIAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E06C7/14
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: Can/tool holder 10 is attached to the rungs of a ladder by hooks 18, 28 and 20, hook 20 slides with plate 22 to clamp a rung firmly between hooks 18 and 20. Hinge 30 and adjustable brace 16 allow surface 14 to be aligned horizontally when the ladder is in use. Paint tin holder 36 holds paint tins firmly in position by insertion of a clip into hole 38, stop 34 limits insertion of tin into hole, and collars 40 and 42 are inserted to accommodate smaller tins. Tool tray 52 may be clamped over surface 14, held in place by protrusions 60 clipping into slots 58.
Patent GB-2380911-A (GB)
Title: Network printing where document is sent directly to printer or via intermediate pre-processing device in dependence on expected performance
Inventor: CHRISTODOULOU ATHENA
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2001-10-13
Abstract: A multi-stage or process operation, such as the printing of a document from a data file in the form of a word processing document may be performed either by passing the document directly along a relatively fast network link to a printer 300, or by passing the document along a relatively slow link to a printer 200, where the document is ripped, and then passing the ripped data along a further relatively fast link to printer 300. To determine the optimum course of action in view of a policy demanding speed of printing the probable speed of each course of action is determined, and the course of action most likely to yield a result in conformity with the policy is selected.
Patent GB-2384532-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of drive shafts in a change gear transmission
Inventor: HARRISON STEVE
IPC: F16H57/00
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: A change gear transmission 1, has a casing 2, an input shaft 39 and input gear 4 and output shaft 14. The input shaft 39 and a sleeve 5 of the input gear 4 constitute two parts of an input shaft assembly, connected by splines and a circlip 42, where the sleeve 5 is located inside the casing 2 of the transmission 1, and the input shaft 39 is located outside the transmission housing. Oil bores 31,32 may be provided in the input gear 4 for lubrication. Various other well known transmission parts may also be provided, eg, a countershaft 8, countershaft gears 11,12, a clutch 21, or bearings 6,9.
Patent GB-2369998-A (GB)
Title: Abdominal muscle stimulation belt
Inventor: MINOGUE MICHAEL CONOR
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 2000-01-11
Abstract: A device (1) for electrotherapeutically stimulating abdominal muscles of a subject comprises a belt (25) which locates a central electrode (26) and a pair of side electrodes (27) on the abdomen of the subject. A signal generator (28) also attached to the belt (25) and connected to the central and side electrodes (26, 27) generates pulsed signals which are applied to the subject through the central and side electrodes (26, 27) for muscle stimulation. The central electrode (26) and the side electrodes (27) are located in the belt (25) so that when the belt (25) is located on the torso (3) with the central electrode (26) over the umbilicus (12) and appropriately stretched around the torso (3) the side electrodes (27) are aligned with respective left and right mid-axillary lines (13, 14) between the rib cage (6) and left and right iliac crests (8, 9) of the subject. With this arrangement of the central and side electrodes (26, 27) it has been found that adequate stimulation of the rectus abdominis, the transversalis and the oblique muscles of the abdomen are stimulated for muscle toning with only three electrodes.
Patent GB-2376359-A (GB)
Title: Access panel latch enabled by ESD device
Inventor: HAYDEN DOUGLAS TODD
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: An electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention arrangement for an enclosure having an access panel has a conductor receptacle 24 for the insertion of an electrostatic discharge prevention device (20, fig. 1). A latch 30 for retaining the access panel 13 has a latch release member 31 which projects into the conductor receptacle. When the conductor is inserted into the conductor receptacle, the latch release member is displaced and the latch is disengaged. Thus the access panel cannot be opened until an electrostatic discharge prevention device is connected (see figs, 2, 3).
Patent GB-2386475-A (GB)
Title: Multi-element dielectric resonator antenna
Inventor: KINGSLEY SIMON PHILIP
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: An antenna device (14) comprises a pair or more (eg. four), of dielectric resonator antenna elements (1, 1'), each element (1, 1') comprising a dielectric resonator provided with a feed (4, 6, 7) and a conductive backwall (3). One element is configured as a transmit antenna (1) and the other as a receive antenna (1'). The elements (1, 1') are positioned with their conductive backwalls (3) directly facing each other and substantially parallel. Several such antenna devices (14) may be formed as an array, with side-wise adjacent devices (14) having an orientation of the transmit and receive elements (1, 1') reversed, thereby giving near omnidirectional coverage with much reduced coupling between transmit (1) and receive (1') elements. Metal walls between the elements can reduce coupling (fig 6).
Patent GB-2379633-A (GB)
Title: Surface material suitable for producing a cosmetic quality surface on a composite laminate structure
Inventor: STARKEY MARTIN JONES
IPC: B29C70/54
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: A surface material adapted to provide an in mould surface coating of a high cosmetic quality, comprising a layer of a surface resin material (12) and a resin conducting layer (14). The resin conducting layer comprises a venting structure for venting intra- and inter-laminar gases during processing of the surface material. The resin conducting layer further comprises a resin retention structure (18) for keeping the surface material in contact with mould surface. The resin conducting layer may comprise a lightweight woven or non-woven fabric.
Patent GB-2378603-A (GB)
Title: Vertical space saving document scanner.
Inventor: BAGGS SCOTT
IPC: H04N1/04
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: A scanner device 300 has an upright, vertically disposed scan surface covered by a hinged flap 310 to support a document being scanned. The document to be scanned is further supported along an edge by a channel 330, such as a J-shaped trough formed from a low friction material - see Figure 5. The flap 310 may further have a form of spring clip (810, 815, Figure 8) to secure the document in position on a pad (320) arranged on the flap. As shown in Figure 6, a plug (319) with a latch (322) may be used to further retain close contact between a document and the device platen (305, Figure 5), and springs (334) may be used to bias channel 330. Overall, the vertical arrangement of the scan surface allows a thin scanner shape, freeing up space on the desktop as compared with a conventional, horizontal scanner.
Patent GB-2389835-A (GB)
Title: Travelling flask for a baby
Inventor: PARR ROSEMARY
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A travelling flask for a baby comprises three sections which are interchangeably screwed together and a lid for the uppermost section, the lid containing two spoons held in position by clips. One section, for containing a drink, may have a pouring lip, the other sections being for containing solid foods.
Patent GB-2374563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the planeness of a metal sheet
Inventor: HEYMES FABRICE
IPC: B21D25/00
Filed: 1999-08-06
Abstract: An aluminium alloy sheet having :- <SL> <LI>a) A thickness of between 6 and 50 mm and a total deflection divided by the length measured according to EN 485-3 and 485-4 of less than 0.15% of the length of the sheet, or <LI>b) A thickness less than 6 mm and total deflection divided by length of less than 0.2% of the length of the sheet or <LI>c) A thickness exceeding 50 mm and a total deflection divided by length of less than 0.1% of the length of the sheet. </SL>
Patent GB-2376546-A (GB)
Title: Automated processor generation system for designing a configurable processor and method for the same
Inventor: RUDDELL RICHARD
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: A system for generating processor hardware supports a language for significant extensions to the processor instruction set, where the designer specifies only the semantics of the new instructions and the system generates other logic. The extension language provides for the addition of processor state, including register files, and instructions that operate on that state. The language also provides for new data types to be added to the compiler to represent the state added. It allows separate specification of reference semantics and instruction implementation, and uses this to automate design verification. In addition, the system generates formatted instruction set documentation from the language specification.
Patent GB-2374803-A (GB)
Title: Hangable sheet paper assembly
Inventor: MCDERMOTT AMY J
IPC: B42F15/06
Filed: 2000-10-19
Abstract: A hangable sheet paper assembly, for example a wall calendar, has a stack (14) of sheets that are bound at one edge with a spiral binding (18) or other suitable flip binding, and an elongate generally tubular hanger member (16) for the calendar with a magnetic strip (26) on the back and a slot (22) running along the bottom wall, the slot (22) being narrower than the diameter of the flip binding (18) but large enough to accommodate the stack (14) of sheets. The calendar can be slipped out of the hanger member (16) and flipped to a different sheet, and than slid back into place. In a further embodiment, the hanger member has a P-shaped profile.
Patent GB-2392086-A (GB)
Title: Weather shield suitable for rotary drier and having clips and caps
Inventor: PEARSON GEOFFREY
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: A weather shield 13 is a water proof cover suitable for a rotary clothes dryer or airer in order to keep clothes dry. A folding flap 16 is provided on at least one side so that the cover can operate when the rotary drier is opened or retracted. Six hooks or clips 15 can be positioned evenly around the edge of weather shield and they can be fastened to the washing line and support arms. Weather shield 13 can be secured to pole 10 with caps 11 and 12 which grip the cover between them. Pole 10 can then be inserted into the centre pole of the airer (20, Fig 6). Pole 19 with a hook may be used for opening or retracting the clothes dryer by hooking on to D ring 18 in cap 12 and tie 17 can be provided to tie up the weather shield.
Patent GB-2379416-A (GB)
Title: Marine vessel with a payload launch system incorporating an electrically driven impeller
Inventor: OWEN BRYAN JEFFREY
IPC: B63G8/32
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A marine vessel with an outer casing 1 and an inner hull 4 has a payload launch system having at least one payload launch tube 8 and an impulse tank 7 for fluid. The impulse tank has an inlet 3 for entry of fluid into the impulse tank and an outlet 10 communicating with the launch tube, and an impeller 19 inside the impulse tank for pressurising fluid in the impulse tank so as to deliver pressurised fluid to the launch tube. An electric motor 21 is used to drive the impeller, with the impulse tank and the motor being between the inner hull and the casing. The motor which may be a high torque motor may be provided in or above the impulse tank, while power for the motor is provided by cables 30 which pass through the wall of the inner hull. The impeller may be a centrifugal impeller while the vessel may be a submarine.
Patent GB-2395919-A (GB)
Title: Mixing of food or milkshakes in a tube by a movable clamp
Inventor: REID JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: A machine for use in food preparation and particularly for the preparation of milkshakes has a flexible walled tube 10 and a clamp 24 located at a first end of the tube 10 for selectively opening and closing the first end of the tube by squeezing the tube wall. A second clamp or roller 26 is movable progressively along the length of the tube 10 towards and away from the first end to form in the tube between the two clamps a mixing chamber of which the volume may be varied by movement of the second clamp 26. Tube 10 may be secured to the upper end of frame 20 which can have a cut out which can be covered by door 22. The milkshake is mixed by the peristaltic action of clamp 26 which pressurises the contents of tube 10. The machine is then shaken to aerate the mixture. Normal delivery of milkshakes occurs simply by opening clamp 24. When cleaning out the milk foam etc from the tube, door 22 is shut and hence foam may be removed by the squeezing action of clamp 26 against the frame 20.
Patent GB-2385043-A (GB)
Title: Goods handling system
Inventor: ADAMS WILLIAM MARK
IPC: B60P1/44
Filed: 2003-01-02
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved goods storage system in a member of embodiments for a goods storage area in the form of a vehicle or railway trailer. The improvements allow the goods supporting loading and unloading base 40 to extend beyond externally of the goods storage area and allow the transportation of the goods to an from an external surface. In addition or alternatively, if the floor of the storage area has a number of different levels the base can be provided to be raised and lowered to the adjacent each of the different levels. The base can be vertically and horizontally movable and mounted on guide means which can either be telescopically extendable or provided as additional rails eg on the vehicle doors. The guides can be on the sides of the vehicle and can include three sets of such guides. The base can be connected to the guides via a scissors linkage.
Patent GB-2400002-A (GB)
Title: Decoding a concatenated convolutional and block encoded signal by marking known correct bits
Inventor: HUGGETT ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: H03M13/41
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: In a multi-stage Viterbi decoder 300, a concatenated convolutional and block encoded signal 21 is first conventionally decoded by a first Viterbi decoder 22, de-interleaver 23 and Reed Solomon block decoder 24. Blocks correctly decoded by the block decoder are identified, marked in an output signal 25 and interleaved 26 to form an interleaved marked decoded signal. A delayed version of the original signal 21' is then decoded by a second Viterbi decoder 32 using the known bits from the marked decoded signal. Encoded states which are inconsistent with known bits from known blocks are discounted in the second Viterbi decoding, as are any transition passing through such a state, effectively constraining the trellis in the vicinity of the known bits. The signal is then further deinterleaved 33, block decoded 34 and output 35. Second or further additional stages 40 may be employed until no further improvement of the error rate is achieved.
Patent GB-2401317-A (GB)
Title: Edible jelly tablet enclosure
Inventor: CURTIS ROBERT JOHN
IPC: A61K9/28
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A tablet enclosure comprising at least one sheet 10 of edible jelly, in or between which a tablet may be enclosed. A single sheet 10 may be folded to envelop a tablet or alternatively two sheets may be used to enclose a tablet. The or each sheet 10 may feature a recess or recesses 16 into which a tablet may be placed. The jelly used to form the sheets 10 may be tacky to allow opposed surfaces of the sheet or sheets to be stuck together to enclose the tablet. A removable backing sheet 12 and a cover sheet (14), each formed of a flexible sheet of release coated paper or plastics material, may also be provided.
Patent GB-2401573-A (GB)
Title: Needle assembly for gas-assisted injection moulding
Inventor: MAGALHAES RUI
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A fluid injection and exhaust needle (10, Fig 1) for use in gas injection moulding comprising a needle with two separate flow channels; a fluid inlet channel and a fluid outlet channel; wherein gas is injected into the melt via the fluid inlet channel to form a gas cavity in the melt, and gas is simultaneously exhausted from the cavity via the fluid outlet channel. Preferably, a sleeve 20 and valve 24, movable together or separately allow flow into or out of the mould. Instead of the valves, separate co-axial channels (102, 104, Fig 7) and end flow restrictors (106, 108) may be provided.